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Challenges abound for China's AIIB push
News, Published on 17/03/2015
» Since Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed the establishment of an Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) during his Southeast Asia trip in October 2013, China has dedicated significant political, economic, and diplomatic effort to ensuring a successful launch of the financial institution.
China is now world's No. 3 arms exporter
Business, Associated Press, Published on 17/03/2015
» BEIJING: China has overtaken Germany to become the world's third-biggest arms exporter, although its 5% of the market remains small compared to the combined 58% of exports from the United States and Russia, a new study says.
CSP gears up to help meet government steel demand
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/03/2015
» SET-listed CSP Steel Center Plc, a distributor of steel sheet and coil, expects 2015 revenue growth of 10% from last year's 3.8 billion baht.
Sommai hung out to dry in land tax chaos
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 17/03/2015
» The government's abrupt about-turn on the land and buildings tax has caused damage. Most prominent, is the perception the government put one of its own soldiers in the line of fire, and abandoned him.
Hong Kong's minorities fight back
News, Published on 17/03/2015
» HONG KONG - When teenager Jianne Soriano joined Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests it was the first time she felt she belonged in the city where she was born - now she is one of a new wave of young campaigners fighting racial discrimination.
Off colour - a Texan in Thailand
Life, Adam Kohut, Published on 17/03/2015
» My boss, an Irishman named Chris, is fond of telling me that I come from "the land of gleaming white teeth and expressing yourself". He's not far off. My father is a dentist and my sister Amanda, a cheerleader throughout high school, is now a social emotional counsellor who works with children.
A spicy Indian ragu
Life, John Clewley, Published on 17/03/2015
» The Indian singer-songwriter and guitarist Raghu Dixit was in town with his band the Raghu Dixit Project last week at CentralWorld, as part of the ongoing Festival of India. The Bangalore-based musician is also a well-known producer and film score composer. He was voted "Best Newcomer" in the 2011 Songline magazine music awards.
A screaming success
Life, Duangphat Sitthipat, Published on 17/03/2015
» One Direction, the five-member boy band formed from The X Factor UK, had finally arrived. They staged their first concert in Thailand on Saturday at Rajamangala Stadium, with more than 20,000 people in the audience. While hard-core fans certainly revelled in the show, the performance itself was a lively and solid affair that even non-fans could enjoy.
Thunderous Incubus electrify Bangkok
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 17/03/2015
» For decades, Incubus have had a strong hold on Thai fans. For the third time, the American alternative rockers returned to these shores to another warm welcome. Incubus will surely always be able to bring thousands in on the strength of their solid relationship with fans here and their string of hits from yesteryear.
A spring to your make-up steps
Life, Published on 17/03/2015
» This season's spring eye make-up is breaking with the convention of pastels, and offering a broad spectrum from pure nudes to edgy indigo and plum. The variety lies not only in the shades, but also the textures and finishes, ranging from creamy and matte to metallic and pearl.